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Babysitting course offered for local youth

By Staff Reports

Boone News-Republican

All youth ages fifth grade and above are invited to attend a class to learn the basics of babysitting.

The course will include information regarding the responsibilities of a babysitter and what employers expect, caring for infants and young children, age appropriate toys and activities, safety and how to handle emergencies, and basic first aid and rescue breathing.

This course will be offered on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boone County Hospital in the fourth floor conference room. Another course will be held on Friday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Madrid Elementary School lunchroom. There is a cost of $20 per participant which helps provide a Babysitting Basics workbook, lunch and child care resources. Participants are asked to bring a doll or stuffed animal to class.